Best Historical Tours in Cambridge
Cambridge offers a truly unique opportunity to step back in time and explore centuries of academic and cultural heritage. These historical tours reveal the stories behind the city’s iconic colleges, scientific breakthroughs, and enduring traditions.
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Cambridge Famous Alumni Quest Experience
£4from £4Save 10%Private tour
★ 4.7 (18)150 minFree cancellation
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Former Student’s Cambridge Colleges: An Outdoor Audio Tour
from £7Private tour
★ 4.0 (55)40 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge's Ghosts GPS Self Guided Audio Walking Tour w/EMFReader
from £7Private tour
60 minFree cancellation
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TOP Cambridge : Private Guided Tour with your mobile
from £9Private tourNew
★ 5.0 (1)180 minFree cancellation
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An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries
from £9Private tour
★ 5.0 (2)50 minFree cancellation
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True Trailblazers: The Women of Cambridge Self-Guided Audio Tour
from £9Private tour
90 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge University Student Walking Tour | Kings College Option
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★ 4.9 (11)90 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge University Walking Tour
from £15★ 4.9 (360)90 minFree cancellation
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Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
from £16★ 4.8 (912)45 minFree cancellation
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Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!!!
from £20★ 4.8 (134)90 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge - Shared Punting Tour
from £20★ 4.7 (464)50 minFree cancellation
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The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour
from £20★ 4.9 (52)90 minFree cancellation
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The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student
from £20New
★ 5.0 (61)90 minFree cancellation
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History of Cambridge Old Town Tour
from £20★ 5.0 (5)120 minFree cancellation
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Creepy Cambridge - Cambridge's Most Entertaining Ghost Walk
from £21★ 4.8 (455)90 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge University Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel
from £23★ 4.9 (2520)90 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™
from £23★ 4.9 (125)60 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance
from £25★ 4.9 (2284)120 minFree cancellation
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Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
from £26★ 4.9 (81)90 minFree cancellation
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Classic Cambridge Walking Tour with Certified Guide
from £30New
★ 5.0 (51)60 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punting + Optional King's College
from £57★ 4.7 (743)165 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
from £65★ 5.0 (3)90 minFree cancellation
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History of Science Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
from £6575 minFree cancellation
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Power, Women & Queer History Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
from £65★ 4.5 (2)90 minFree cancellation
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Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide In Cambridge
from £65Private tour
★ 3.7 (3)180 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge Walking and Punting Shared Combined Tour
from £75New
180 minFree cancellation
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Walking Tour of Cambridge
from £108Private tour
★ 5.0 (329)60 minFree cancellation
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Tangential Cambridge: Private Walking Tour of Cambridge
from £150Private tour
★ 5.0 (16)120 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge Private Walking Tour
from £160Private tour
180 minFree cancellation
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Key Sights of Historic Cambridge Private Tour
from £235Private tourNew
★ 5.0 (8)90 minFree cancellation
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Cambridge Private Punting Tour
from £275Private tourNew
★ 5.0 (2)50 minFree cancellation
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from £285Private tour
★ 4.9 (195)90 minFree cancellation
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Private Family Heritage Walking Tour in Cambridge
from £399Private tour
120 minFree cancellation
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Private Heritage Walking Tour in Cambridge Old Town
from £399Private tour
120 minFree cancellation
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Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punt + optional King's
from £498Private tour
★ 4.9 (45)165 minFree cancellation
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Frequently asked questions
How much does historical tours cost in Cambridge?
historical tours in Cambridge ranges from £4 to £498 per person, depending on the tour and group size.
How long does historical tours take in Cambridge?
historical tours in Cambridge typically take between 40 minutes and 3 hours, depending on the tour.
How many historical tours options are there in Cambridge?
We currently list 39 bookable historical tours options in Cambridge, with real-time pricing and availability.
Can I cancel my historical tours booking in Cambridge?
Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time — check the specific policy on each tour before booking.
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